India will launch electronic auctions to allot radio bandwidth for third-generation, or 3G, telecommunications services on Jan. 14.
The government will hold a separate bandwidth auction for broadband wireless access, a document on the Department of Telecommunications, or DoT, Web site said Saturday.
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Sunday, October 25, 2009
Foreign firms allowed to bid for India 3G auctions
The government today said foreign firms would be allowed to bid for spectrum for third generation mobile services and will start auctioning the radio waves from January 14, 2010.
"Interested foreign entities are allowed to participate in the auctions directly and apply for licences subsequently," the revised Information Memorandum, giving details about eligibility criteria and time schedule said.
"Interested foreign entities are allowed to participate in the auctions directly and apply for licences subsequently," the revised Information Memorandum, giving details about eligibility criteria and time schedule said.
India 3G auctions start in January
India said Saturday a long-delayed auction of radio bandwidth for third generation (3G) telecommunications services will start in January and will be open to foreign companies.
The auction will start January 14, 2010 with bids to be submitted by December 21, the Department of Telecommunications said in an announcement posted on its website, adding that the time schedule could be revised.
The auction will start January 14, 2010 with bids to be submitted by December 21, the Department of Telecommunications said in an announcement posted on its website, adding that the time schedule could be revised.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Only three operators can offer 3G services in Delhi
Only three telecom operators can roll out third generation (3G) services in Delhi due to a spectrum crunch, Communications and IT Minister A. Raja said Monday.
"Delhi has only 15 Mhz of spectrum available making it possible only for three telecom operators to offer such services," Raja told Lok Sabha in a written reply.
The minister also told parliament that an Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) had been constituted to look into matters concerning 3G spectrum auctions, scheduled to happen this year.
Each telecom operator (successful bidder) will be allocated 5 MHz of 3G spectrum once the auctions are over.
In Delhi, only two private players will be able to offer this high-end services as one slot is already reserved for the state-run telecom operator Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL).
The minister said West Bengal will get only 10 MHz of spectrum, while Gujarat will have 15 MHz.
Such a crunch may lead operators to make crazy bids to acquire spectrum in maximum number of telecom circles, industry officials worry.
The government is expected to earn about Rs.35,000 crore from the 3G auctions.
"Delhi has only 15 Mhz of spectrum available making it possible only for three telecom operators to offer such services," Raja told Lok Sabha in a written reply.
The minister also told parliament that an Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) had been constituted to look into matters concerning 3G spectrum auctions, scheduled to happen this year.
Each telecom operator (successful bidder) will be allocated 5 MHz of 3G spectrum once the auctions are over.
In Delhi, only two private players will be able to offer this high-end services as one slot is already reserved for the state-run telecom operator Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL).
The minister said West Bengal will get only 10 MHz of spectrum, while Gujarat will have 15 MHz.
Such a crunch may lead operators to make crazy bids to acquire spectrum in maximum number of telecom circles, industry officials worry.
The government is expected to earn about Rs.35,000 crore from the 3G auctions.
Friday, June 19, 2009
3G auction base price proposed at Rs.4,040 crore
The finance ministry has proposed a reserve base price of Rs.4,040 crore for third generation (3G) spectrum auctions and the final announcement could be made in a week, IT and Commmunications Minister A. Raja said Friday.
"It is a proposal by the finance minister. We have discussed the matter with the Prime Minister," Raja told reporters after meeting Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee.
"The matter will be referred to the GOM (group of ministers) or the CCEA (Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs)," he added. "We are hopeful of a decision within a week."
The government, reeling under a burgeoning fiscal deficit pegged at Rs 332,835 crore or 5.5 percent of the GDP, hopes to get some relief from the funds generated through these auctions.
"If you calculate using just the base price at Rs.4,040 crore, the government will earn about Rs.24,240 crore," said a senior official in the telecom ministry.
"There will be an announcement on these lines in the upcoming union budget also," the official said.
"Six 3G licenses will be auctioned," he added.
"It is a proposal by the finance minister. We have discussed the matter with the Prime Minister," Raja told reporters after meeting Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee.
"The matter will be referred to the GOM (group of ministers) or the CCEA (Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs)," he added. "We are hopeful of a decision within a week."
The government, reeling under a burgeoning fiscal deficit pegged at Rs 332,835 crore or 5.5 percent of the GDP, hopes to get some relief from the funds generated through these auctions.
"If you calculate using just the base price at Rs.4,040 crore, the government will earn about Rs.24,240 crore," said a senior official in the telecom ministry.
"There will be an announcement on these lines in the upcoming union budget also," the official said.
"Six 3G licenses will be auctioned," he added.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
BSNL to launch 3G mobile services in AP in August
The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) will provide 3G mobile services in Andhra Pradesh from the second week of August, BSNL state circle's Chief General Manager T N Sudhindra Kumar announced today.
''Installation of equipment is over. Networking of the equipment is going on and we will be able to provide 3G services by the second week of August,'' he told reporters here.
The third generation mobile service enables subscribers to access a range of upgraded services, including rich voice, data and video services.
It makes possible video streaming applications such as Live TV, movie downloads and high speed data download on mobile phones.
''Installation of equipment is over. Networking of the equipment is going on and we will be able to provide 3G services by the second week of August,'' he told reporters here.
The third generation mobile service enables subscribers to access a range of upgraded services, including rich voice, data and video services.
It makes possible video streaming applications such as Live TV, movie downloads and high speed data download on mobile phones.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
3G: The Untold Story and What it means to a Mobile User
Today (Dec 11, 2008) is a big day. Third generation or 3G mobile networks are finally here, for MTNL users in parts of Delhi and NCR. Mumbai will follow as soon as the pilots in Delhi are successful.
India has been making do with ancient mobile technology for long now. The current Second generation or 2G networks were designed to carry only voice, which does not require high data transfer speeds. With the advent of new technologies -- video streaming, mobile TV and mobile gaming, higher transfer speeds were necessary.
State-owned MTNL and BSNL have a head start over private players when it comes to 3G. As MTNL and BSNL get ready, most private players will be in a position to offer 3G services only towards the end of second quarter of 2009. MTNL is already tying up with service providers to enable different 3G services.
If you've ever used data on our standard networks before, you'll be well aware of the real-world download speed of about 5kbps on a good signal strength and low GSM traffic. That is barely enough to check email, surf a few websites and download a few small files.
With 3G speeds, however, the story is different.
Data transfer speeds in a 3G network are much faster. Simply put, compared to existing networks, you'll get about ten times higher speeds while surfing the internet on your mobile phone. This opens the door to a richer mobile internet experience - like you have on a broadband connected PC at home. But remember the speed can also vary depending on whether the device is stationary, moving slowly (like a person walking with a phone) or moving fast (like in a moving vehicle).
So what do you need to enjoy 3G?
Well, firstly, you need a 3G-enabled mobile phone. There are many in the market, starting from as low as Rs.8,000 (like the Nokia N70). Most new phones in the market are already 3G-ready. Then you need a 3G subscription from a mobile service provider. Once started, you will get access to bandwidth intensive applications and services that were until now only available for fixed line broadband internet connections. Video conferencing with other 3G users, live TV services, broadband internet (on mobile and for laptops) while on the move, real-time multiplayer gaming on mobile phones and video messaging are just some of the services that can be offered.
For rural India, there is another, bigger reason to celebrate. 3G technology especially heralds benefits to rural or hard-to-reach areas. This can increase broadband internet penetration without the need for expensive cabling.
Downsides? Service providers have spent a lot on buying and setting up the infrastructure. Plus for 3G, the cell towers need to be closer to each other, needing more to cover a city. So all the early adopters will be paying a high premium to use the services and even after that, it's not going to be cheap. Final rates depend on the operator of course, and call rates should remain roughly the same. Analysts suggest that data plans will start at Rs.599 (limited data) and go up to Rs.2,000 for unlimited data plans.
(11.12.08/Hitesh Raj Bhagat is a technology analyst with CyberMedia's Living Digital monthly. He can be reached at hiteshb@cybermedia.co.in)
India has been making do with ancient mobile technology for long now. The current Second generation or 2G networks were designed to carry only voice, which does not require high data transfer speeds. With the advent of new technologies -- video streaming, mobile TV and mobile gaming, higher transfer speeds were necessary.
State-owned MTNL and BSNL have a head start over private players when it comes to 3G. As MTNL and BSNL get ready, most private players will be in a position to offer 3G services only towards the end of second quarter of 2009. MTNL is already tying up with service providers to enable different 3G services.
If you've ever used data on our standard networks before, you'll be well aware of the real-world download speed of about 5kbps on a good signal strength and low GSM traffic. That is barely enough to check email, surf a few websites and download a few small files.
With 3G speeds, however, the story is different.
Data transfer speeds in a 3G network are much faster. Simply put, compared to existing networks, you'll get about ten times higher speeds while surfing the internet on your mobile phone. This opens the door to a richer mobile internet experience - like you have on a broadband connected PC at home. But remember the speed can also vary depending on whether the device is stationary, moving slowly (like a person walking with a phone) or moving fast (like in a moving vehicle).
So what do you need to enjoy 3G?
Well, firstly, you need a 3G-enabled mobile phone. There are many in the market, starting from as low as Rs.8,000 (like the Nokia N70). Most new phones in the market are already 3G-ready. Then you need a 3G subscription from a mobile service provider. Once started, you will get access to bandwidth intensive applications and services that were until now only available for fixed line broadband internet connections. Video conferencing with other 3G users, live TV services, broadband internet (on mobile and for laptops) while on the move, real-time multiplayer gaming on mobile phones and video messaging are just some of the services that can be offered.
For rural India, there is another, bigger reason to celebrate. 3G technology especially heralds benefits to rural or hard-to-reach areas. This can increase broadband internet penetration without the need for expensive cabling.
Downsides? Service providers have spent a lot on buying and setting up the infrastructure. Plus for 3G, the cell towers need to be closer to each other, needing more to cover a city. So all the early adopters will be paying a high premium to use the services and even after that, it's not going to be cheap. Final rates depend on the operator of course, and call rates should remain roughly the same. Analysts suggest that data plans will start at Rs.599 (limited data) and go up to Rs.2,000 for unlimited data plans.
(11.12.08/Hitesh Raj Bhagat is a technology analyst with CyberMedia's Living Digital monthly. He can be reached at hiteshb@cybermedia.co.in)
MTNL 3G Jadoo Mobile Services
India leaps into 3G Mobile arena with the soft launch of 3G enabled Mobile services by Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) for its Delhi Network. MTNL is the first Mobile operator in India to launch 3G services named “MTNL 3G Jadoo”.Initially, the coverage for 3G services would have core of Delhi covering Connaught Place, Sanchar Bhawan, Rajaji Marg, India Gate, Pragati Maidan, Delhi Gate and Minto Road. The commercial tariff would be announced and registration shall start after the commercial launch a couple of months’ later.
3G Mobile services would enable MTNL Dolphin/ Trump subscribers to enjoy:
* Video Telephony – Customers can watch and talk simultaneously through Video Call.
* High speed internet for smart-phones and Laptop from 256 Kbps to 2 Mbps.
* A multitude of data related VAS services like
o Mobile TV
o Location surveillance
o Streaming Video on Demand
o Gaming etc.
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